The APC can be produced early in the game by soviets. A player can carry 5 rocket soldiers, grenadiers, or flame throwers in an APC and infiltrate the enemy base, in an attempt to destroy some buildings. Harming the economy in the early game by destroying Ore Refineries or Ore Trucks can be fatal to the opponent on the long term, and since the APC and the above units can be produced early, this tactic can be employed early in the game.

The APC can also be used for scouting. Thanks to its strong armor, it can navigate the enemy base while sustaining enemy fire, allowing the player to scout the base. However, a Tesla Coil instantly destroys APCs.

For larger blobs, crushing enemies by manually driving over them is far more effective than shooting them. The APC's speed can make it crush many enemies before getting destroyed. Multiple APCs can be used to maximize the effect.